On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 29, 2012 | Firm News
I hope you kept your gift receipt! A class action lawsuit has been filed against Macy’s Inc., alleging that they fraudulently advertised and sold gold-plated jewelry as “Fine Gold” in violation of the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) standards. The lawsuit was...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 29, 2012 | Firm News
Udi’s Healthy Foods is recalling their “Udi’s Gluten Free Au Naturel Granola” due to a common allergen that was omitted from the ingredient label. While granola bar’s packaging lists caramel and honey as ingredients under the Nutritional Facts panel, it fails to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 28, 2012 | Firm News
A $10 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit filed against shoe designer Steve Madden, Ltd., after allegations that countless unsolicited spam text messages were sent to consumers. These text messages were considered to be spam in violation...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 28, 2012 | Firm News
Sara Lee is recalling their Streusel Coffee Cake due to a common, potentially deadly allergen that they omitted from their ingredient list. Unfortunately, nuts such as pecans can cause serious and/or life-threatening reactions for people who are allergic to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 27, 2012 | Firm News
In a list released by The Consumer Federation of America, (CFA) autos topped the list of consumer complaints. The CFA is an association of non-profit consumer organizations that protect the interests of consumers through research, advocacy, and education. ...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 22, 2012 | Firm News
Your Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media passwords are off limits! Thanks to new Labor Code section 980 employers or potential employers will not be able to ask you for your social media passwords. Unless, the request is made to a current employee as...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 22, 2012 | Firm News
As an employee you are protected by the The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), should you find yourself in situation where it is necessary to take medical leave. Both of these acts provide you the opportunity to take up to...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 21, 2012 | Firm News
Just heard from a new client who says she keeps getting robocalls from a company promising to lower her credit card interest rates. Yet her phone number is registered on both the federal Do Not Call list. When she pushes 1 to talk to a rep, the person hangs up as...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 20, 2012 | Firm News
Many Payday Lenders bank on your need for fast cash that you probably can not pay back. And be forewarned Payday Loan debt collectors are some of the most aggressive out there! There are alternatives to using payday lenders, including social service and faith-based...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Todd M. Friedman, P.C. | Dec 19, 2012 | Firm News
The Federal Trade Commission, (FTC) has filed suit against Wyndham Worldwide Corporation and three of its subsidiaries, alleging failures to maintain reasonable security that led to three separate data breaches involving hackers accessing sensitive consumer data. The...
